Need info on silver arrowana

[chefrific]

I'm really considering a silver arrowana, baby at local store. I know how big they get, question is..... How fast????? Fish is probably around 7-8" now. Tank size for first year???? etc.... Thanks for any help!
John

 

[tonymofo]

Get one, they have great personalities. Mine is 17 inches now, they grow fast with a good diet. Here's some pics of mine

 

[Bderick67]

They grow very fast. On average about an inch per month, some a little more some less. Figure in a year that aro will be around 20" and will need to be in at least a 180gallon (6' x 2' x 2') tank. Then with in 3 years after that it will need to be moved to an even larger tank.

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

I bought one at 4 inch about 6 weeks ago it's now about 6-7".

 

[DownUnder]

growth rate is about an inch a month... i'd suggest not going for a small tank... plan big and ahead... it'll benefit u considerably in future... mininum 6 feet tank would be good... it'd be even greater if u could afford higher... cheers...

 

[8o8apbt]

Silvers are the fastest growing in the arowana family...ive been told and from experience.

 

[DeLgAdO]

Silvers are the fastest growing in the arowana family...ive been told and from experience.

well they are afterall the largest of the true arowana

 

[DeLgAdO]

here you go man

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33159

 

[8o8apbt]

well they are afterall the largest of the true arowana

Yes they are...

 

[TLkmDN]

silvers can grow to 4 feet in length. they are also the most versatile jumpers. cover the huge tank well and u shud be good to go....